Hétérocères
The Hétérocères form a sub-order based on morphological observations of the Imago S of Lépidoptère. Current classification is based on phylogenetic analyzes and makes taxon obsolete, but this continuous term to be used to describe the butterflies known as of night. These butterflies are characterized by their dark colors and can live, according to the species, of day like night.
Morphology
See also: Morphology of the lépidoptères
the moths , sub-order, have various kinds of tactile antennas: in the shape of feathers, brushes, etc They fold up their wings by recovering their body or by spreading out them horizontally. The moth weaves its Cocon around the Pupe.
See too
Related articles
- Rhopalocera, the other sub-order of lépidoptère in same classification
Sources
T. Tolman, R. Lewington, Guide of the butterflies of Europe and North Africa, Delachaux and Niestlé, 1999| Random links: | Apache Foundation Software | Vega | Lenax | Albert Sechehaye | Maped | Michael_Hui |